Posts Tagged ‘jewelry’
The Perfect Holiday Accessory
The perfect holiday accessory is a bejeweled bag, an investment and work of art. Limited edition high jewelry bags are considered haute couture bags. Bejeweled bags have been around for a long time. Designers at Cartier launched jeweled bags at the beginning of the 20th century. Van Cleef & Arpel started making bejeweled minaudiere/cases around…
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Jewelry Essentials
Like a basic clothing wardrobe you can build a basic collection of jewelry with a few pieces that can be worn for many years and on numerous occasions. The two most important considerations when choosing jewelry are quality and choosing pieces that complement you.
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What is permanent jewelry?
Permanent jewelry is welded, soldered or securely fastened to your body and can only be removed with special tools or scissors. The permanent jewelry trend began with social media sites such as TikTok. Bracelets are currently the most popular permanent pieces but necklaces, anklets or rings can be welded on as well. Advantages of the…
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Choosing Earrings that Flatter You!
A lot can be learned through trial and error when it comes to choosing earrings. The true test is checking the mirror to see how they look on you with the outfit you are wearing.
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What are the November birthstones?
The November birthstones are Citrine and Topaz. Topaz’s most common natural color is a golden brown similar to that of the Citrine. Both November birthstones are thought to bring good fortune and make the wearer calmer. Citrine is found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and in Madagascar. It is one of the most popular…
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What is October’s birthstone?
October’s birthstone and the 14th wedding anniversary stone is the opal. There are two broad classes of opal: precious and common according to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). Precious opal displays a play-of-color, common opal does not. October’s birthstone, opals, are not graded by the GIA. Opals are dramatic and one of the world’s…
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What jewelry to wear with turtleneck tops?
Turtleneck tops have a close-fitting, high neck that folds over and covers the neck. In general turtlenecks look stylish with long necklaces, one or multiple layered or round necklaces. Keep the earrings simple when wearing turtleneck tops with necklaces. Smaller style earrings such as studs, hoops, or very short drop styles look good with necklaces.…
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Can I give my future daughter in law a jewelry gift?
Can I give my future Daughter in Law a jewelry gift? I am thinking a necklace with the birthstone of my son, peridot (August). We don’t have any heirlooms in the family. Perhaps, I can be the one to start a tradition. A jewelry gift sounds like a beautiful idea for your future daughter-in-law. Most women…
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What style of necklace can I wear with a halter dress?
A halter dress is so stylish and flattering because of the V neckline. V necklines look great on every body type. A pendant style necklace that drops down into the V of the halter dress neckline is very chic. Women with long, thin necks should wear a shorter style necklace that covers more area on…
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What kind of jewelry can I wear with a black saree which has a wide red border?
A saree is so chic. You can wear pearl, metal (gold, silver) or sparkly jewelry with your black saree with a red boarder. If you have a warm skin tone gold jewelry would look good. Silver jewelry would flatter a cool skin tone. Usually earrings are enough with a saree. Beautiful earrings will draw attention…
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